There are a variety of reasons why a family may pursue developmental testing, counseling, or therapy services. This can be helpful if the child enrolls in classes at schools or private organizations for advanced academic or enrichment programs. Sometimes parents suspect a learning disability and formal testing can qualify the child for an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan which then may be used for accommodations for other formal tests such as the SAT or ACT. Many institutions require re-testing every three to five years.
Refer to our page Children with Special Needs for information re testing available through public schools, and additional support organizations and groups.
If you don’t wish to obtain an evaluation through your local public school, there are other professionals who are qualified to provide a diagnosis. Refer to articles such as these from CalPoly Disability Resource Center, Reading Rockets, and Integrated Learning Strategies to find the right professional.
Gifted and talented children also may benefit from testing and counseling services that are accustom to dealing with their unique socio-emotional needs. Although specifically written for IQ testing, Hoagie’s Gifted page has several helpful suggestions regarding how to find the right counselor for your child’s needs. We have more information and resources for G/T students on this page.
Below is a list of various providers and resources available in the state, all recommended by other NH families. Some provide treatment, services, and coaching. This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any particular service or provider.
ACT Dyslexia Solutions80 Nashua Road, Building B
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-434-0338 Adaptive Pediatric Therapy
PO Box 665
Portsmouth, NH 03081
207-370-1744 Anchored Reading
Remote Tutoring
contact@anchoredreading.com Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center (BITS ETC)
334 College Hill Road
Hopkinton, NH 03229
603-746-5681 Balanced Speech Therapy
Upper Valley region of NH, online available
802-392-3954 Behavioral and Neutrodevelopmental Services (BANDS) through
Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
locations in Keene, Lebanon, and Manchester Capital Kids Therapy
124 Hall Street, suite H
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-9160 The Carriage Barn – Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
10 Trundlebed Lane
Kensington, NH 03833
603-378-0140 The Center for Exceptional Children and Families
280 Pleasant Street, suite 13
Concord, NH 03301
603-217-5320 Center for Life Management
10 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038 and
103 Stiles Road
Salem, NH 03079
603-434-1577 The Children’s Dyslexia Centers
locations in Nashua and Rochester Children’s Neuropsychological Services
26 Chestnut Street, suite 2E
Andover, MA 01810
additional offices including one in Exeter, NH
978-749-2700 Community Crossroads
8 Commerce Drive, unit 801
Atkinson, NH 03811
603-893-1299 Disability Rights Center NH
64 North Main Street, suite 2, 3rd floor
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-0432, 800-834-1721 Dr. Jeff Drayer
Wellesley, MA
781-237-1174 and
South Easton, MA
508-297-02921 Easterseals, NH
various locations
603-206-6603 Elliot Health System, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
275 Mammoth Road, suite 1
Manchester, NH 03209
603-663-3222 Lilly Hamlin
Hamlin Consulting
lhamlin@hamlin-consulting.com
603-460-5958 Happier Trails
130 Corn Hill Road
Boscawen, NH 03303
603-403-2651 Harmony Reins
Deerfield, NH
603-601-4274 Hoofprint Path
Derry, NH
603-247-5074 Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
2 Franklin Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-778-0408 Peter K. Isquith, Ph.D.
Developmental Neuropsychology
221 US Route 5 S, unit 15
Norwich, VT 05055-9523
603-643-1999
peter@QPsych.com Kids Achieve Occupational Therapy
36 Country Club Road, suite 823
Gilford, NH 03249
978-308-2457
michelle@kidsachievenh.com LifeStance Health (formerly the Counseling Center of New England)
1 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03064
603-883-0005 Little Bridges
2425 Lafayette Road, suite 2
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-373-8467 Milestones Pediatric Therapy Center
58 Hawthorne Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
603-232-5922 Morning Star Psychological Services
1 Chalet Drive, suite 105
Wilton, NH 03086
603-810-0782 Mosaic Learning
40 Thorndike Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-801-4204 Moving Kids Forward
547 Amherst Street, Suite 102
Nashua, NH 03063
603-521-8434 Neurodevelopmental Institute of NH (NINH)
171 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106
603-621-9870 and
603 Main Street
Gorham, NH 03581
603-215-6482 Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (NESCA)
75 Gilcrest Road, suite 305
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-818-8526
info@nesca-newton.com NH Children’s Behavioral Health – FAST Forward
603-271-5075 New England Audiology & Hearing Aids
1 Pillsbury Street
Concord, NH 03301 and
2075 South Willow Street
Manchester, NH 03103
603-856-8275 New Hampshire Family Voices
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
800-852-3345 x4525 and 603-271-4525
nhfamilyvoices@nhfv.org North Star Education Services
288 Route 101, suite 101
Bedford, NH 03110
603-488-1264 OT Works for Kidz
3 Industrial Drive, Unit 1
Windham, NH 03087
603-870-0078 Parent Information Center (PIC) of NH
54 Old Suncook Road
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-7005 Pediatric Therapy Center
locations in Nashua, Salem, Manchester, and Concord
603-882-4500 Play and Prosper Therapy
PO Box 10426
Bedford, NH 03110
978-228-1231 Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center
501 Islington Street, Suite 1F
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-0800 Reading Foundation
10 Northern Blvd, unit 19
Amherst, NH 03031
readingfoundation_rf@yahoo.com
603-882-0992 Seacoast Learning Center
Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc.
29 Hanson Street
Rochester, NH 03867
603-335-6779 Seacoast Mental Health Center
1145 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-6703 and
30 Magnolia Lane
Exeter, NH 03833
603-772-2710 Silver Mountain Center
449 Dodge Hollow Road
Lempster, NH
603-863-7292 Simplified Speech Solutions
184 Key Road, suite B
Keene, NH 03431
603-352-4199 Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy
136 Harvey Road, unit A102
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-854-8157 Swing for the Stars
2 Pillsbury Street, suite 404
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-7827 Through the Trees
133 Main Street
Epping, NH 03042
603-793-7189 Tiny Talkers Speech Therapy
Concord, NH
860-878-1219 Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
304 Cambridge Road, suite 320
Woburn, MA 01801
781-497-8164 University of New Hampshire Community Literacy Center
University of NH
62 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-3733 University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program
278 Mast Road Extension
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-0131 Upreach – Therapeutic Equestrian Center
153 Paige Hill Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
sara@upreachtec.org
603-497-2343 Amber White, MS, CCC-SLP
Virtual Voice Therapy
info@virtualvoicetherapy.com
603-259-4212 Visual Victory Training Center
150 Griffin Road, suite 3
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-4548 Wolfe Education Services, LLC
19 Hampton Road, Bldg B, ste 10
Exeter, NH
818-720-6008
If you know other testing providers that would be helpful to add to our list, please contact us at info@granitestatehomeeducators.org.
Other Resources:
NH Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders
NH Department of Education, Special Education resources
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Family Assistance
NH Family Voices – Maneuvering Through the Maze
NH State Advisory Committee on the Education of Students/Children with Disabilities (SAC)meets monthly in Concord from September through May
SpedHomeschool.com: Empowering Families for Homeschool Success
Teach.com Resources to Support Students with Dyslexia
Financial Assistance:
DHHS Bureau of Special Medical Services (birth to age 21)
High Hopes Foundation – Keene, NH
Lucas’ Helping Hands – Rochester, NH
NH Partners in Health – children with chronic health conditions
Helpful Articles
ADDitude: When Traditional Schools Fail Your Child – Home to Homeschool
Dog Digz: Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism
Homeschool.com: Special Needs Homeschooling
International Dyslexia Association: Why Homeschool a Student With Dyslexia
The Homeschool Mom: Homeschooling a Child on the Autistic Spectrum